How much does an Engineer make in San Diego, CA?
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$80,776
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Engineer is $80,776 per year in the San Diego, CA area, with an average salary of $74,697 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,080 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineer | $80,776 /yr |
| Senior Engineer | $117,787 /yr |
| Engineer IV | $152,258 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Engineer in San Diego, CA
Some related job titles are Civil Engineer Salaries with median pay of $68,490, Electrical Engineer Salaries with median pay of $83,573, Industrial Engineer Salaries with median pay of $85,156, Civil Engineer Salaries with median pay of $76,351.
Top Paying Companies
For an Engineer in San Diego, CA
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Engineer in San Diego, CA. Employers include Apple, Samsung Research America and Amazon.
Top Paying Companies
For Engineer in San Diego, CA
| 1 | Apple | $175,479 | |
| 2 | Samsung Research America | $167,967 | |
| 3 | Amazon | $164,210 | |
| 4 | Shield AI | $158,754 | |
| 5 | Broadcom | $156,997 | |
| 6 | Intel Corporation | $154,439 | |
| 7 | Caterpillar | $153,523 | |
| 8 | Samsung Semiconductor Inc (US) | $145,533 | |
| 9 | Space Micro | $141,991 | |
| 10 | Sempra | $140,788 |
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Engineer in San Diego, CA Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an Engineer in San Diego, CA
The top 5 paying industries for an Engineer in San Diego, CA are Information Technology with a median total pay of $135,098, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $130,359, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $119,576, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $114,911, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $114,083.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Engineer are Apple, Samsung Research America, and Amazon.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
The average salary for a Engineer in US is $86,558 per year based on 36,893 salary contributions, which is 7.14% less than the salary for a Engineer in San Diego, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Engineer gets the highest compensation are Splunk, Inc., Capital One Financial Corporation and TikTok. Bigger companies typically pay 15.71% less than smaller companies for a Engineer.
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Engineer pay FAQ in San Diego, CA
The average salary for an Engineer is $74,697 per year in San Diego, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 64783 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Engineer employees in San Diego, CA.
The highest salary for an Engineer in San Diego, CA is $120,227 per year.
The lowest salary for an Engineer in San Diego, CA is $46,409 per year.
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